Just Ride (J.R.) Cycling Coaching
Empowering Young Athletes
Consummate Athlete offers several services for youth athletes (under 18 years old), parents, coaches, and clubs. Our philosophy for youth training is summed up by the initials J.R. or ‘JUST RIDE’. Biking should be fun and with friends so we can do it for many years! When possible we encourage athletes and parents to use local coaches and programs and we are here to support individuals and groups with our services as needed.
Youth Coaching in Action
Success Stories
Molly is a wealth of knowledge. Her passion for biking, mobility, womens health and enjoyment of the sport is evident in her sessions. It is always a pleasure to collaborate with her.
Sarah Applegarth
I’m very happy to offer a whole-hearted recommendation for Coach Glassford’s plans! They are so comprehensive, so effective and a fantastic addition to anyone’s training!
Mark
It’s not only the custom training plan; I learned about sleeping, eating, cross training, self confidence. Peter is as much a coach as a sport psychologist, always listening and encouraging.
John
I have to admit I put all my faith on your podcast on power to weight. I have been able to stay off a scale now for the past couple of seasons and concentrating on making sure I'm fueled properly and I think it is paying off with bigger power.
Mark
100% recommend Peter’s custom plans. I was so lost before. Now my plan fits my schedule and I have a path to success. I have seen tremendous gains. Can’t wait to start the next block.
Craig
The whole Consummate Athlete package has gone way beyond my expectations and I could not have imagined that such a thing existed when I first signed up. Big, huge thanks to Peter and Molly!
Sara
Peter centered my training and put me on the path to not only finish races, but make achievable progress and enrich my cycling lifestyle
Megan
Programs for Youth
To be clear our programming is NOT meant to replace or compete with clubs/coaches. If you have a coach you work with and who knows you then their programming will be sufficient and relevant to you, especially if it involves in-person sessions.
PDF / Printable Training Templates for Youth
We offer 4 free printable PDF plans that can serve as an effective template for how to be training year round (i.e. fall/winter/spring/summer). Please contact us to request.
Skills Sessions
We offer bike skills sessions for Individuals, Friends, Families, Groups, and Clubs. Please contact us with any questions or requests or use the booking link to find a time for a bike skills lesson.
“Every interaction with Peter is a positive experience. My son always walks away with more confidence, new skills and/or knowledge that has supported his current progression in cycling as well as the tools to ensure a long and healthy cycling career. Thank you Peter for being such a positive influence and being so generous with your knowledge.”
– Parent of a 15-year-old athlete
Youth Clubs – Teams – Groups
Clubs may contact us to inquire about group programming for training plans or in-person weekly skills/ride curriculum. We have helped clubs build their yearly plan for groups of athletes pursuing similar events and/or for the clubs weekly meetings. Having a pre-planned season of sessions makes sure the club delivers similar programming each year, to each level of athlete and helps the coaches spend time with the athletes rather than creating lesson plans for scratch each week.
The Three Month Plan Made For You
Athletes aged 15 years and older can request a 3 Month Made for You Plan. This custom plan will encourage and integrate school sports, outdoor play, cross-training and multi-discipline cycling (including playing on the bike!). The plan can serve as a base for those athletes who do not have access to school or club sport.
This plan is applied to your Training Peaks account (available for free here) and leaves options for athletes to add/remove and tweak the plan to fit their preferences, energy and time available.
“Just want to say a huge thank you for the training plan. He improved so much over the summer and I’m so happy to see him happy to do his training and race.”
– Parent of a 15-year-old athlete
Phone or Video Consultation with Athlete and Parent (or Coach)
Please book one of the 3 options available for Endurance Consult.
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